Only 226 produced, with only around 20-30 surviving to date
Full restoration completed in 2022, with only 500 km covered since then
Superb 'Atlantis Blue' exterior and 'Tobacco' upholstery, a combination first offered in 1962 as a 'Tiger' variant for optimised engine performance
The appeal
This Panhard PL17 cabriolet is a perfect example of how French automotive design has never been afraid to challenge industry norms. Unconventional in every detail yet irrefutably elegant, Panhard's post-war designs were aerodynamically driven, aiming to maximise the performance of their 851cc air-cooled engine and keep their cars in the French 5 CV tax class.
With only 226 ever built, this rarely seen two-door convertible is a true collector's item. This example has been meticulously restored and retains its fabulous 'Atlantis Blue' exterior colour combination and 'Tobacco' coloured upholstery. This is a rare opportunity to own a coveted piece of French motoring history, fully restored and ready to delight its new owner.
Total body restoration: stripped shell, rust and wear parts replaced, running gear replaced, bonnet hoops sandblasted and epoxied, new alpaca soft top replacing PVC, soft top cover, new tyres.
The original seat frames have been dismantled, sandblasted and protected, and the upholstery restored in the original tradition, with the seats covered in high quality leather in the original tobacco shade.
New door panels, redone in the original style and covered in the same leather.
Initially metallic grey, the cabriolet has been repainted in the more dynamic "Atlantis Blue" accompanied by "tobacco" coloured upholstery
Earmuffs have been added to the rear of the reclining backrests
Carpeted rear boot with spare wheel compartment.
The seller recommends a final adjustment of the doors and windows
No signs of corrosion or damage
We are told that everything in the driver's compartment is in good working order.
Equipped with Zenith 38 NDIX twin-barrel carburettor with technical improvements for perfect reliability
Replacement of the original celoron (resin) timing pinion with a dural (duralumin) pinion, gearbox dismantled and bearings changed, stainless steel exhaust system
Graphite clutch bearing replaced by a ball bearing and spring clutch disc replaced by a diaphragm clutch disc
New wiring with the addition of modern relays and fuses not originally present
Discreet installation of a USB socket
We are assured that the vehicle runs very well and drives exactly as it should
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1962 Panhard PL17 Cabriolet
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